BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha today defended Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu’s hug to Pakistan’s army chief, saying both Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi had hugged their Pakistani counterparts during their visits to that country. Sinha said Sidhu has already made himself clear on the issue and “I don’t think there is any scope for […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to his newly elected Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan, conveying New Delhi’s commitment to pursue “meaningful” and “constructive” engagement with Islamabad and emphasising the need to work for a terror-free South Asia, official sources said today. In a letter to Khan on August 18, the day he was sworn in […]
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The opposition in Punjab today targeted Navjot Singh Sidhu for attending the swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, with the BJP describing his visit to Islamabad as “shameful”. It also asked the cricketer-turned-politician whether it was necessary to visit Pakistan at a time when India was mourning the demise of former prime […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today an immediate financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the rain-battered Kerala, after reviewing the flood situation in the state. Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh per person to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured from the Prime […]
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The condition of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee remains critical and he continues to be on advanced life-support system, sources said. The 93-year-old BJP veteran was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion. […]
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Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today ordered the release of Rs 5 lakh for the treatment of ailing Asiad Gold medal winner athlete Hakam Singh. The chief minister, who had earlier tweeted his concern, has directed the Barnala district administration to ensure all necessary assistance is available to the Dhyan Chand Award winner. Earlier, […]
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Home Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a three-day visit to Bangladesh beginning July 13, during which he will hold discussions on various issues including anti-terror cooperation, attempts by terror groups to radicalise youths and Rohingya refugees, officials said today. During the visit, the home minister is expected to meet Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and […]
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will visit Israel to attend agri-summit from May 8 to 10, an official statement said. It was informed in the third meeting of Israel-Haryana Working Group held under the chairmanship of Haryana Chief Secretary D S Dhesi and co-chairmanship of Israel’s Ambassador to India Daniel Cameron. Notably, Agritech Israel […]
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Rahul Gandhi to embark on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency from April 16. The district magistrate office has confirmed Gandhi’s visit but said a detailed programme was awaited. The Congress president will be here on a two-day visit during which he will also take part in the district vigilance and monitoring committee meeting, […]
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Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli arrived on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with the Indian leadership to boost ties between the two countries. Oli was received at the airport by Home Minister Rajnath Singh. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the evening and will hold delegation-level talks […]
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